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SL12 RSV

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,624 mi
Last recorded88,624 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 RSV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 88,624 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 86,279 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 86,279 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,169 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,257 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 69,744 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 69,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,265 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,072 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,450 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,327 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,985 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing uneven/bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine cover/undertray

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

run flat type tyres on rear and standard type on front

Fail 27 Mar 2015 42,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

run flat type tyres on rear and standard type on front

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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SL12 RSV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL12 RSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL12 RSV registered?

SL12 RSV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SL12 RSV safe to buy?

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